Leadership is a lesson taught in myriad ways.
Students at AMIT Wasserman Torah, Arts and Sciences Junior and Senior High School for Girls in Ma’ale Adumim have been given the opportunity to take part in a special leadership program at the U.S Embassy in Jerusalem.
These young women chosen to participate in the program were selected from among dozens of schools that applied. The program aims to empower students to become advocates in their schools and communities. During the year, they will work in teams to promote social ventures in their school and community. Through practical tools they will be developing creative thinking and project execution, including graphic design workshops and various campaigns.
In this program, the students will be learning important life skills, such as problem-solving, decision-making, and community-building. Throughout the year, the students will meet and have discussions with diplomats and other guests who will share their own stories. They also will take part in workshops in diverse fields.
The U.S. embassy program for the young women underscores a theme for AMIT’s – empowering women to become leaders in their chosen fields of study and in their communities. Too often in the periphery, young women are seldom given the opportunities to maximize their potential. Programs such as this that partner with AMIT schools ensure that the young women are given every chance possible.
Recently, the students had their first visit to the Jerusalem embassy for an introductory session that featured diplomat Lisa Wishman, director of the American Center at the embassy, and Shira Harel, who heads the program – two women diplomats and role models. During the meeting, the students were presented with challenging assignments, heard about exemplary American leaders, and learned about people who significantly changed the world. The girls also formulated the values that will underpin their work in the program.
Ruchama Vogel, the principal of AMIT Wasserman was most appreciative to the embassy for this opportunity and said, “Our students are the next generation of leaders in Israel, leaders that exhibit patience and openness and acceptance of the other.”
